1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Revelation 1:6

and has made us a kingdom and priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:10

You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign on the earth."

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

Matthew 4:16

the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and on those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned."

Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Luke 1:79

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

John 17:19

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.

Acts 26:28

And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time you think to persuade me to become a Christian!"

Romans 9:24

even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?

1 Corinthians 3:17

If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

Ephesians 1:6

to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

Ephesians 1:14

who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possessionto the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 3:21

to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 5:8-11

for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light

Philippians 2:15-16

so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:13

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,

1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

But you, brethren, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

1 Peter 1:2

who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling with his blood: may grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Peter 2:5

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 20:6

Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

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Summary

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

A chosen

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A chosen

1 Peter 1:2
who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling with his blood: may grace and peace be yours in abundance.

A royal

Revelation 1:6
and has made us a kingdom and priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign on the earth."
Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

Peculiar

Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.
Ephesians 1:14
who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possessionto the praise of his glory.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

Shew

1 Peter 4:11
Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 3:21
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

General references

Romans 9:16
So it depends not upon man's will or exertion, but upon God's mercy.